Do You Need an Environmental Assessment? Issues that Require a Closer Look
If you’re getting ready to renovate a building that went up in the era of asbestos fireproofing or located on or near suspected soil or groundwater contamination, a thorough environmental review is a practical step and probably a legal requirement as well. “A thorough environmental assessment is one of the…
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Where there’s Wildfire, There’s Wildfire Smoke: Assessing for Wildfire Smoke Damage
As California approaches the height of wildfire season this month, officials are bracing for an increasingly volatile situation as minimal rainfall has left much of the state dangerously dry. A growing and overactive fire season is a direct result of climate change, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection…
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Is Mold Growing in Your Building?
Excessive Moisture in Buildings Can Be Costly to Health and Business When excessive moisture intrudes into an indoor building environment, unhealthy bacteria or fungal growth is usually not far behind. According to the California Department of Public Health, "the presence of visible mold, visible moisture, water-damaged materials, or mold odor…
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Best Practices for Safely Managing Asbestos in Place
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved last month to begin the process of prohibiting the last known form of asbestos still being imported into the U.S., the challenges for the construction industry are far from settled. The agency’s proposed rule would prohibit the importation, use or manufacturing of chrysotile,…
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Reviving a Vivid Historical Era – Minus the Asbestos and Lead
Long a destination for visitors as one of the world’s most glamorous stretches of sun, surf and celebrity playground, Southern California is dotted with historic hotels that can leave you California dreamin’ of another era. But renovating these historical gems takes more than imagination. It’s a complex work of preservation,…
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